Ukraine's chief of staff: 'We need to solve the problem before winter comes'

Yermak, head of the Ukrainian president's office, said in an exclusive interview with NHK that Russia's military aggression continues, saying that "the situation should be resolved before winter comes." He has made it clear that he wants to end the fighting with the aim of recapturing territory before the arrival of winter.

Yermak, head of the Ukrainian presidential office, gave an exclusive interview to NHK on July 31.

In it, Yermak commented on the Ukrainian military's intensifying counterattack in the south, saying, "Although I cannot reveal the details of the military operation, we will never compromise on the independence and sovereignty of the country. The goal is to restore 100% sexuality."

"If the war continues into winter, military operations and territorial recapture will become more difficult," Yermak said. He expressed his intention to end the fighting with the aim of recapturing eastern and southern territories before the arrival of a severe winter that could hinder Ukrainian military activities.

Yermak, meanwhile, said he was "enlightened" about the resumption of grain exports from southern Ukraine.

However, ``Russia uses not only food but also energy and other means as weapons. He emphasized that Western countries should increase pressure such as strengthening sanctions, saying that their stance will not change.